Beers with Chad

This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In 2014, Chad made a comeback from 2 herniated discs to break PRs and new barriers in his powerlifting career. Juggernaut formed one of its most important business relationships...

Chad is joined by Wake Forest's Director of Basketball Performance Ryan Horn during the Mamba Sports Academy Conference to discuss strength & conditioning strategy for basketball players and other athletes' whose body dimensions may make traditional barbell movements impractical.

This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In the 5th video, Chad tells the story of 2013, in which he competes 5x, suffers a serious back injury and grows Juggernaut's traffic by 10x.

Chad talks with Dr. Bryan Mann, Professor of Exercise Science at the University of Miami, about utilizing Velocity Based Training for strength and team sport athletes.

This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In the 4th video, we focus on 2012, in which Chad transitions to competing in Strongman, moves out of the original gym location and continues growing Juggernaut.

Chad and Max answer some of your questions on this week's episode, including... (2:02) How would Lasha Talakhadze transition to Powerlifting or Strongman? (12:45) How are the current crop of Shot Putters in the World so outstanding? (25:00) How is the JuggernautAI Weightlifting system coming along? (29:52) What is effective complimentary off-season training for Powerlifting and Weightlifting? (37:...

This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In the 3rd video, we focus on 2011, which covers big growth for Chad in his competitive powerlifting career and the departure of a founding member of the company.

Sean Waxman joins Chad and Max, fresh off his time serving as commentator for the 2019 IWF World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. They discuss this historic competition, along with its implications on qualifying for the 2020 Olympics and their opinions on the recent string of high profile USAW athletes leaving their teams. 

Chad is joined by 2019 World's Strongest Man Martins Licis to discuss his training and rise in the sport of Strongman.

This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In the 2nd video, we focus on 2010, which covers the removal of a founding member, the creation of The Juggernaut Method and Chad beginning his powerlifting career.

Chad is joined by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, Board Certified Physician specializing in Obesity and Lipidology, to discuss misconceptions about obesity treatment and how the American medical system can improve their education system. 

This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this special 10 part series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. 

In this throwback to episode #75, Max and Chad discuss the differences in training for Male and Female athletes and their implications on program design.

Chad and Corey Beasley of Fight Camp Conditioning discuss how to classify strength and jiu jitsu sessions by intensity so you can begin to organize your training week more effectively. Listen to the full episode #143 Scheduling Strength & Jiu Jitsu Together here:  https://audioboom.com/posts/7367303-143-scheduling-jiu-jitsu-and-strength-training-together-w-corey-beasley

Figuring out how to schedule strength training around your jiu jitsu training is one of the most prevalent problems facing athletes who are trying to do both. Chad Wesley Smith is joined by Corey Beasley of Fight Camp Conditioning to discuss some important considerations for organizing your training.

Chad, Max and Zack discuss the pitfalls of chasing maximal strength as the primary means to drive your Snatch and Clean up. This comes from episode #142 Weightlifting w/ Max Aita & Zack Telander, listen to the full episode here:  https://audioboom.com/posts/7358689-142-weightlifting-w-max-aita-and-zack-telander

Chad is joined by Juggernaut Head Weightlifting Coach Max Aita and Team Juggernaut Lifter/Assistant Coach Zack Telander to discuss the faults in thinking that maximal strength training is the most prudent path to Weightlifting success, as well as answering some fans' questions and previewing IWF World Championships.  Today's episode is brought to you by... BioWaveGo, if you're struggling with chro...

Dr. James Hoffmann discusses how advanced statistical analysis can help inform athlete training. This comes from Episode #141 Dr. James Hoffmann | Integrated Periodization for Sport. Listen to the full episode: https://audioboom.com/posts/7353785-141-dr-james-hoffmann-integrated-periodization-for-sport

Dr. James Hoffmann of Renaissance Periodization joins us to discuss his new book, co-authored with legendary Tudor Bompa, Integrated Periodization in Sports Training and Athletic Development. Today's episode is brought to you by... Manscaped, for all your below the belt grooming needs visit Manscaped.com and use JUGGLIFE for 20% off and free shipping. BioWaveGo, if you're struggling with chronic p...

In this JuggLife Classic, we discuss the proper selection and timing of variation in training is critical to avoid adaptive resistance and maximize long term success.

In case you missed it, Former Navy Seal, Collegiate Strength Coach and all-around badass, Jeff Nichols, joins Chad and Max to discuss his military service, mental toughness, recovery and lessons that athletes can learn from the Navy SEALs. Check out BioWaveGo.com  if you're struggling with chronic pain.

We throw it back to a Beers with Chad episode, as Chad discusses some of the pitfalls of the strength industry and how he has navigated these with Juggernaut.  Check out BioWaveGO to help you reduce pain for better training and quality of life:  https://www.biowave.com/product/biowavego-non-opioid-pain-relief/

We talk with Team Juggernaut weightlifter Alexandra LaChance about her journey from All-American Gymnast to CrossFit Games competitor to USAW National Champion.

Chad and Max discuss how the utilize the press, overhead press and bodybuilding type training for Weightlifters. Check out Rhone for great apparel for any occasion and use JUGGLIFE for 20% off: http://rhone.com/jugglife

We throw it back to episode #51, Strength in Academia. The relationship between academia and training is important but sometimes flawed. Dr. Mike Israetel has been at every level of the process from undergrad through PhD and now a professor. He joins us, along with Masters student and Natural Pro Bodybuilder, Jared Feather, to reflect on their experiences in education and share their advice.